Everyday People Matter
Trauma is one of this country’s most urgent public health issues. In a Center for Disease Control Report of 2019, Americans who had experienced adverse childhood experiences (“ACEs”) were at a higher risk of dying from five of the top ten leading causes of...
If you suffer from a disability, are above the age of 45, and do not speak English, you may qualify for disability benefits based on the lack of employment opportunities available to you. However, a new rule drafted by the Trump administration would specifically target persons who do not speak English, placing their eligibility for disability benefits at risk. The…
Drug and alcohol addiction may leave a person with several impairments that make it impossible for him to work or earn a living. However, this fact, by itself does not qualify a person for Social Security disability befits. There are a number of impairments that can be caused due to drug or alcohol addiction. For example, alcohol addiction can result…
Having a child diagnosed with a birth defect can be a traumatic experience for any parent. Besides the emotional toll that such a diagnosis can take on parents, there are also the financial implications to consider. Many such conditions require occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and other treatments to help the child manage or overcome the limitations placed on…
President Trump released his proposed FY 2021 Budget on February 10, 2020. The President’s proposed budget includes reductions in many social safety net programs and foreign aid, but increases spending for defense and veterans. The president’s proposed budget is not very useful for estimating how much money SSA will have for administrative expenditures next fiscal year. Instead, it reflects the…
The American Academy of Ophthalmology released a few interesting facts about glaucoma as part of its commemoration of Glaucoma Awareness Month in January. According to the Academy, certain categories of people may be at a higher risk for this disease which can lead to permanent and complete blindness. For example, if you are an African American, your risk of developing…
Cervical cancer is the one of the most common cancers affecting women. Fortunately, this is also one of the most easily detectable cancers. Globally, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer. In most developed societies like ours, regular PAP smear tests can detect the presence of the cancerous cells faster. This can mean quicker commencement of treatment and a…
Thyroid-gland-stethoscope-blood-tube-and-hematology-test-result If you suffer from a thyroid gland disorder, you may qualify for disability benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program. The thyroid gland is responsible for secreting hormones that are responsible for various functions. When there is any kind of imbalance in the functioning of the thyroid gland, it can lead to physiological disturbances that impact the body…
As an Atlanta Social Security disability benefits attorney, I frequently represent claimants who are trying to recover disability benefits after suffering a stroke. A new study finds that a well-equipped mobile unit that delivers lifesaving care to a person who has suffered a stroke in the first few hours after the onset of a stroke, could significantly improve outcomes for…
Last month, the Trump Administration announced a new rule to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – popularly known as “food stamps.” The Department of Human Services runs the program. Local Division of Family and Children Services can provide onsite help. This rule requires able-bodied adults without dependents to show proof of work. The new rule works like this: …